192
192
Dec 30, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 192
favorite 0
quote 0
and the kids will be staying in russia. the ban is considered a pay back of sorts for an american law passed two weeks ago, that law puts financial restrictions of russians accused of human rights violations and bans them from coming to the u.s. well the state department said that there were 970 adoptions last year. china and ethiopia had more. and a little more than 1700 from ethiopia, a big reason americans adopt from other countries is the amount of children available. i will bring in the adoptive parents of a russian child, and was planning to adopt a second child from russia. kurt and ann, sorry i'm emotional right now. >> we understand. >> how far did you go in the adoption process? >> well, for this one, we have been working on it for about a year, and we were waiting for our invitation to travel over to be matched with a child. >> and? >> now, it looks like it's coming to a screeching halt? >> and i said you want your little nugget and you said you want your second one. right? >> yeah, we have one at home, we had su
and the kids will be staying in russia. the ban is considered a pay back of sorts for an american law passed two weeks ago, that law puts financial restrictions of russians accused of human rights violations and bans them from coming to the u.s. well the state department said that there were 970 adoptions last year. china and ethiopia had more. and a little more than 1700 from ethiopia, a big reason americans adopt from other countries is the amount of children available. i will bring in the...
432
432
Dec 28, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 432
favorite 0
quote 2
russia may be emerging in more of a player to end the civil war. the foreign minister held talks on syria today. russia is also reaching out to syrian opposition leaders to hold the meeting. >>> the nation may be shrinking in size, or at least growing at a slower rate. that's according to the u.s. census bureau. the population will be a little more than 315 million on new year's day. that's up less than 1% from the last time the read iing was tak. our population is slowing due to lower birth rates and lower immigration numbers. >>> here's a new year's resolution for drivers in chicago. use the l. starting january 1st, the city will have the most expensive parking meter rates in north america. $6.50 for one hour in the loop. it will be the fifth year in the row e the rates have gone up. >>> here it was on its final mission in july of last year. watch. >> all three engines up and burning. 2, 1, 0, and lift off. the final lift off of atlantis on the shoulders of the space shuttle. >> now the retired space shuttle will still be in the air, but not as h
russia may be emerging in more of a player to end the civil war. the foreign minister held talks on syria today. russia is also reaching out to syrian opposition leaders to hold the meeting. >>> the nation may be shrinking in size, or at least growing at a slower rate. that's according to the u.s. census bureau. the population will be a little more than 315 million on new year's day. that's up less than 1% from the last time the read iing was tak. our population is slowing due to lower...
335
335
Dec 29, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 335
favorite 0
quote 1
but russia still remains a popular choice for american couples looking to adopt. these are photos of children and their new american families. christian services adoption agency says if the ban is implemented hospitals in russia will be overwhelmed with orphaned children. >> translator: i think it's very sad. it's no secret that most children are adopted by people in the united states. children who will otherwise remain here. i can't even imagine who will take them. i think it will lead to a systemic crisis. >> reporter: but politics aside, it's hard to capture the emotions for the hundreds of u.s. families seeking adoptions and the children who have already met their prospective parents. >> they start to dream. they dream of a family. they dream of a home. they dream of a mom and a dad and a brother and a sister. and then i can't even imagine -- i can't even imagine telling a child that they need to -- they need to stop that dream, you know, they need to wake up from that dream because it may not happen. >> that was cnn's lisa silvester. there are, by the way, 65
but russia still remains a popular choice for american couples looking to adopt. these are photos of children and their new american families. christian services adoption agency says if the ban is implemented hospitals in russia will be overwhelmed with orphaned children. >> translator: i think it's very sad. it's no secret that most children are adopted by people in the united states. children who will otherwise remain here. i can't even imagine who will take them. i think it will lead...
221
221
Dec 29, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 221
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> more than 50 american families were in the final stages of adopting a child from russia. now they don't know what will happen after the controversial law that bans adoptions by americans. now, we are talking to
. >>> more than 50 american families were in the final stages of adopting a child from russia. now they don't know what will happen after the controversial law that bans adoptions by americans. now, we are talking to
157
157
Dec 28, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 157
favorite 0
quote 0
russia's child rights commissioner says the children will now stay in russia. joining me now from the state department is allyse labott. so sad when you think about the kids that were going to go to loving homes. is this pay back for the u.s. -- for the decision to ban entry into this country by russians allegedly involved in human rights abuses and what is the u.s. saying about it? >> that's exactly what the state department is saying. they're saying the russians are playing politics with the lives of poor orphans in russia who don't have any place to go. let me read you a little bit of a statement from the state department today saying the russian government's politically motivated decision will reduce adoption possibilities for children who are now under institutional care. we are further concerned about statements that adoptions already under way may be stopped and hope that the russian government would all those children who have already met and bonded with their future parents to finish the necessary legal procedures so that they can join your families. d
russia's child rights commissioner says the children will now stay in russia. joining me now from the state department is allyse labott. so sad when you think about the kids that were going to go to loving homes. is this pay back for the u.s. -- for the decision to ban entry into this country by russians allegedly involved in human rights abuses and what is the u.s. saying about it? >> that's exactly what the state department is saying. they're saying the russians are playing politics...
210
210
Dec 29, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 210
favorite 0
quote 0
the crisis in syria is getting worse, according to russia's top diplomat. the foreign minister says fighting is becoming more sectarian and more violence. 364 people died in fighting today alone. both men called for a transition from the al assad government. russia seems to be backing off its strong support for that regime. >>> police in los angeles have arrested comic cat williams for allegedly en dangering his four children. that according to tmz. police found guns and drugs in the house, calling them a safety hazard. the children are in protective protect. williams posted bail and walked out of jail. >>> and yoko ono is finally having her say about the longstanding question over the beatles' break-up. she blames paul mccartney, period. the beatle of john lennon says the others just did not like it. >>> after the school shooting in newtown, it seems like everyone wants to do something to help this grieving community. now they'll get some help from these therapy horses. magic and wakota are two specially trained mini horses from a gainesville, florida comp
the crisis in syria is getting worse, according to russia's top diplomat. the foreign minister says fighting is becoming more sectarian and more violence. 364 people died in fighting today alone. both men called for a transition from the al assad government. russia seems to be backing off its strong support for that regime. >>> police in los angeles have arrested comic cat williams for allegedly en dangering his four children. that according to tmz. police found guns and drugs in the...
470
470
Dec 26, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 470
favorite 0
quote 0
law imposing travel and financial restrictions on human rights abusers in russia. >>> there are six days left until the u.s. crosses over the so-called fiscal cliff. in case washington doesn't make a deal we're doing our best to get you ready. every day we're taking a look at how the fiscal cliff if we go off the fiscal cliff how that will affect you from the increase in your tax bill to planning for your retirement. today we'll focus on your portfolio. ryan mack joins me via skype from detroit. >> good morning to you, how are you doing today? >> i'm good. you've got some advice for people to manage their portfolios, let's start with the first step you need to review your asset classes. >> there's a study in the '80s simply says over 95% of your portfolio return will determine exactly how you choose the mixture of stocks and other investments you have in your portfolio. with the assistance of a qualified adviser making sure you have the right mixture of stocks can be ever so crucial especially during the volatile time we see in the markets today. >> if you make any changes i guess you ha
law imposing travel and financial restrictions on human rights abusers in russia. >>> there are six days left until the u.s. crosses over the so-called fiscal cliff. in case washington doesn't make a deal we're doing our best to get you ready. every day we're taking a look at how the fiscal cliff if we go off the fiscal cliff how that will affect you from the increase in your tax bill to planning for your retirement. today we'll focus on your portfolio. ryan mack joins me via skype...